Where is the state’s $5.4 billion in ARPA funding going?
To conclude its ARPA reporting project, CPP looks into how other ARPA funds, the $5.4 billion distributed directly to the state, is being spent. by Shelby Harris November 23, 2022 Carolina Public Press The Lake Lure dam on March 24. Lake Lure received $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the state to conduct […]
State Announces Record $789.4M for Drinking Water and Wastewater Project Funding Statewide
Unprecedented 385 projects for 225 NC Applicants including Lake Lure & Cliffside Raleigh Jul 27, 2022 Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive a record $789.4 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding to help pay for 385 projects statewide, including 140 construction projects. “Clean drinking water is necessary for healthy families […]
Lake Lure Farmer’s Market – Fridays in Lake Lure!
Lake Lure Farmer’s Market – Friday’s in Lake Lure! Friday, July 1, 2022 – 3:00pm Farmers+Market+produce The Lake Lure Famer’s Market will be here every Friday June 3rd – September 2nd, 2022 from 3-7 P.M.! Produce & Plants Dairy, Beef, Pork, Fish Artisanal Foods Handmade crafts Live entertainment Food trucks and MORE! WHEN: The market […]
Silence Speaks Volumes When It Comes To Politically Endorsing D.A. Ted Bell
May 6, 2022 As everyone in District Attorney Ted Bell’s district is aware Mr. Bell recently sent out a district wide political mailer stating that the heads of all law enforcement unanimously endorsed him in the race for the office of D.A. in the upcoming May 17th primary election. The reason this is so […]
D.A.Ted Bell ….Violating The Hatch Act?
May 2, 2022 How many questionable decisions has District Attorney Ted Bell made in his tenure here? It obviously is an answer that will take years to fully discover. The latest is his decision to use public political endorsements of law enforcement officials in radio ads on WCAB, social media, newspapers, and mailers. Mr. Bell […]
Lake Lure using ‘providential’ ARPA funds to start massive sewage repairs
Aging sewer system under the town’s namesake lake will take $60 million to replace over several phases. But $368k from ARPA will help stop leaks for now. by Shelby Harris March 25, 2022 Carolina Public Press The Lake Lure dam creates the Rutherford County town’s namesake lake, seen here on March 24, 2022. Unfortunately, the lake is […]
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
On 12/9/2021 at approximately 11:08 pm, Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 2511 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure in reference to a victim who had been stabbed. Deputies located the victim, Reginald “Randy” Vess on the ground near a logging trailer on the property. E.M.S. arrived and pronounced Mr. Vess deceased. The suspect, Nicholas […]
Fairfield Mountains Chapel Nativity Exhibit and Christmas Tea
Lake Lure, NC Saturday, December 4, 2021 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm On December 4th the Fairfield Mountains Chapel Women of the Church will be hosting a community exhibit of special nativity scenes from across the country and around the world in their sanctuary. There will be over thirty sets to view. Please join this year’s […]
What Is Going On With Hickory Nut Gorge Volunteer EMS and Rescue?
11-09-2020 Lake Lure- Back in August it came to my attention that Hickory Nut Gorge Volunteer EMS and Rescue (HNG Volunteer EMS) based in Lake Lure had lost their non-profit 501(c)3 status for failure to file with the IRS for three consecutive years. Their status was revoked November 15, 2019. I contacted the then […]
